Supreme Court Allows Officials to Block Detractors on Social Media
The Supreme Court ruled last week that public officials may block people on social media, in certain circumstances, after hearing a case from CalifornRead More…
The Supreme Court ruled last week that public officials may block people on social media, in certain circumstances, after hearing a case from CalifornRead More…
It’s been a busy week in Albany. The Senate released its proposed budget, which I was glad to see included many provisions I worked to advance to suRead More…
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) Albany’s budget negotiation season has begun, drawing hardworking representativeRead More…
The state’s first volunteer stipend program has been approved, making available $10 million to help offset the costs of training courses that volunteeRead More…
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) As Albany continues to highlight and focus on big-ticket items that affect the eRead More…
Radium water as energy drinks, cigarettes as a cure for asthma, asbestos as a fireproofing agent—there are many relics of the early 20th century weRead More…
A Column from the Desk of Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) The past week saw the Assembly not in session, affording me the opportunity to eRead More…
The deadline for seniors in most municipalities to apply for greater property tax savings through the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1.Read More…
For Jim Steinberg, passing “Billy’s Law” is personal, and on what would have been his son’s 40th birthday he and his family are renewing theirRead More…
In the thick of budget season, I thought I’d take a moment to break down the process involved in its formation. Budget negotiations are scheduled onRead More…